NJ Lailey

Lifelong creative, channeling bardic passion into screenplays & stories. Loves mosh pits, dice, and cats

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As a self-starter, I agree wholeheartedly. Stephen King said similar for writers in general: "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”

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A great cause, glad to help out 🖤🤘

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We're always so grateful to hear when our wonderful community goes out of their way to raise money for the Foundation. In the fundraising spotlight today is Nick, who has raised £535 so far after completing the Royal Sutton Fun Run 🖤
Thanks Nick - and see you at Download!

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I did a thing! @suttonfunrun @sophie_charity https://t.co/cbnFqaUFIW

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If seafood risotto is a thing, shouldn’t a mixed grill simply be called a landfood platter?

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Not screenwriting related, but I am running 8.5 miles on Sunday to raise money for @sophie_charity https://t.co/cbnFqaUFIW

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Evolution of my script: Page 1 “12 pages is loads of room”, page 12 “wow, 12 pages really isn’t a lot of space”. Enjoyed the journey, now let’s see how this one shapes up. #screenwritingchallenge #nycmidnight #WritingCommunity

[Karen E. Simmons @k_simmons511]

Just found out my HAWKWOOD pilot (a comedy-murder-mystery set in the 1950’s Cotswolds) is a Quarter-Finalist in @NetworkISA’s “ Table-Read My Screenplay Competition!☺️Lovely news! Tho I still need a #UKagent to help me submit to #producers!🤞#amquerying #murdermystery #pilot

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Plot done, characters done, beats done. Just need 3 more pints of coffee and I’m going in. #screenwritingchallenge2023 #ScreenwritingTwitter #writingcommunity

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@AmyTrevaskus @uk_scribe I should be looking to rejoin the fold for one of the evening sessions in a couple of weeks. I’ve missed you supportive guys and girls!

[Simon Cox @SimonCoxFilm]

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I'm running a local screening on Sunday of my sci-fi movie Invasion Planet Earth. Shot in #Nuneaton #Birmingham and #Coventry. Q&A afterwards.
I'll be hosting a few screenings over the next few weeks - First one: #Burbage Millennium Hall, LE10 2HF. 7pm.

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Fantasy, camouflage, a craftsman. D&D bones, don’t fail me now! @nycmidnight #screenwritingchallenge2023

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@jamescapel @bbcwritersroom @uk_scribe A doubting perfectionist with aspirations of overcoming imposter syndrome and becoming a machine. Great article @jamescapel

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Got to love an early start. Lots of writing time on the train at least :/

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That’s the C4 Screenwriting submission away … 7 mins on the clock, cue the James Bond theme music!

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That “oh bugger” moment when a big script opportunity nearly passes you by! Tomorrow I will mostly be chained to the keyboard

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So excited for the @uk_scribe LABS next weeks! 🚀 🤩

TWO WHOLE WEEKS of screenwriting legends giving their insight and sharing their knowledge for absolute free!

Speaking of legends. @jamescapel Thank you for all you do for the screenwriting community! You’re a star!

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@waynetbrown As a like for like for Ollie Reed, you are spot on there, absolutely.

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WIP taking shape nicely. Modern day Hammer House of Horror flick. In my mind Wunmi Mosaku plays the lead with Oliver Reed (circa 1973) as her cheating husband. Who’d get cast to play the brooding, simmering Ollie Reed role today?

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Taking a break from the keyboard as you can’t write about life f you don’t live it. And apparently the food festival sells award winning @ABKbeer Hells lager too!

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@WritingTed Fear can make Olympic level athletes out of couch potatoes … as can great editing!

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@beccaartist That is a great shout! I can already picture him in a scene, wearing a turtleneck jumper. Thank you 🙏